Diamond Park Road over Little Betsie River
GoodGrand Traverse County, Michigan · 0.6 MI W of M137 · Structure no. 000000000003058
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 941
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Diamond Park Road over Little Betsie River is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Diamond Park Road over Little Betsie River in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 55 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 941 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,398 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Diamond Park Road over Little Betsie River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Diamond Park Road over Little Betsie River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Diamond Park Road over Little Betsie River carry?
About 941 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Diamond Park Road over Little Betsie River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Diamond Park Road over Little Betsie River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.